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As Penny Ortega stands on the brink of her wedding, the excitement of a new life is overshadowed by the haunting echoes of betrayal. Just weeks before her big day, a seemingly innocent engraving mistake on a gift reveals deeper cracks in her relationship with Derick Montgomery. The weight of her father’s terminal illness looms over her, intensifying her need for support from the man she’s about to marry. But Derick is too busy, more invested in his gaming than the woman who’s counting down the days to their vows.
When Penny unexpectedly crosses paths with Becky, the woman whose name Derick mistakenly uttered during a toast, her world tilts further. The playful camaraderie between Derick and Becky is unsettling, leaving Penny questioning everything she thought she knew about their relationship. As she grapples with the pain of betrayal and her father's declining health, will Penny find the courage to confront the truth? Or will she continue to silence her own heart for the sake of love?
In a whirlwind of emotions, from the excitement of wedding dresses to the sting of unspoken words, Penny must decide what truly matters: love or loyalty, happiness or compromise. What will she choose when the stakes are higher than ever?
The gift I gave was engraved with my boyfriend Lover's nameChapter 1
I spent six months of my salary buying my fiancé, Derick Montgomery, the latest Apple gift set for his birthday. But when it arrived, I noticed the engraving had his initials correct, but mine were wrong. I wanted to complain the store about the mistake, but Derick stopped me. He said that it wasn’t easy for the owner to run a store and told me to let it slide, scolding me for being dramatic.
Then, on our wedding day, while making a toast, he accidentally said her name instead of mine. Every eye turned to me, waiting for my outburst.
But I didn’t explode. Instead, I calmly took off the ring, walked over to the woman, and handed it to her. “This ring was always a bit loose. Guess it was never really meant for me.” I said calmly, forcing a smile. I’m giving it back to its rightful owner.” I forced a smile and added, “You two really are a perfect match. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.”
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